Surf Forecasts:
Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SE swell with 436 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, checking in with the local outlook for the Kennebunk Beach area.
Bit of a tough stretch ahead, folks. We're looking at a long, quiet spell. The good news is we've got a couple of days with some size and clean conditions, so let's get straight to it.
The real action kicks off on Wednesday, July 29th. We've got a pulse of swell from the SE, pushing heights up to 7ft. The combined swell energy is solid, hitting 436 (moderate wave energy). The period is a short 7 seconds, so it's wind swell, not a long-range groundswell, but it's got some push. The wind is out of the ESE, blowing cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. This is the biggest swell of the window, but with that size and a short period, it's going to be a bit of a handful. The break is sheltered, so it might hold some shape, but expect it to be a bit thumping. It's not for the beginners.
The standout, and the best bet in this whole two-week window, is Thursday, July 30th. The swell drops a touch to a peak of 6ft in the afternoon, but more importantly, the wind swings to the NE, blowing straight offshore. The water is much colder than normal for this time of year at 60°, so a good 4/3 wetsuit is a must. The combined swell energy is still strong at 379 (moderate wave energy). We get moderate offshore winds and clean waves all day. This is your day. The surf will be a lot more lined up with that offshore breeze grooming it. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so be prepared to share it, but it won't be a circus.
After that, the plug gets pulled. Friday morning, July 31st, still has some offshore wind and a little 4ft energy, but it fades fast. From Friday afternoon onward, it's a long, flat grind. The swell drops to nothing, with heights under 2ft and combined energy readings in the low double-digits or less. There are a few days with light winds, like Tuesday, August 4th, with a bit of glassy water, but the wave height is only 2ft. It's just not enough to get excited about. This flat spell runs right through to the end of the forecast on August 11th. There's simply no surf on offer.
So, to sum it up: circle Thursday, July 30th, on your calendar. That's the one. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the E by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 9 | ESE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 75 | 73 | 38 | 49 | 145 | 80 | 247 | 436 | 394 | 192 | 263 | 105 | 89 | 44 | 39 | 78 | 53 | 48 | 30 | 21 | 32 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:54AM2.37m | 10:54PM2.79m | 11:35AM2.44m | 11:35PM2.84m | 12:14PM2.50m | 00:14AM2.88m | 12:50PM2.55m | 00:51AM2.89m | 1:25PM2.61m | 1:28AM2.88m | 2:00PM2.66m | 2:06AM2.86m | 2:35PM2.72m | 2:46AM2.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:40PM0.50m | 5:25AM0.20m | 5:22PM0.44m | 6:02AM0.15m | 6:00PM0.39m | 6:36AM0.11m | 6:37PM0.34m | 7:09AM0.08m | 7:14PM0.30m | 7:42AM0.06m | 7:52PM0.26m | 8:16AM0.06m | 8:33PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 75 | 73 | 38 | 49 | 15 | 6 | — | — | — | 192 | 116 | 64 | 40 | 44 | 39 | 78 | 53 | 48 | 30 | 3 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — | SE 10 | — | SSE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | E 6 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 31 | 24 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 59 | — | — | 4 | — | 23 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | S 10 | E 7 | — | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 4 | 145 | 80 | 247 | 436 | 394 | 100 | 263 | 105 | 89 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 2064 | 11 | 462 | 1956 | 433 | 322 | 227 | 93 | 81 | 81 | 54 | 210 | 234 | 54 | 216 | 216 | 232 | 234 | 1776 | 324 |
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